AMC-Cotabato, bracing for a tough grind, got away with a surprise sweep instead, dispatching Imus-Ivy Tuason Photography, 25-23, 25-20, 25-18, to stretch its win run to five in the Spikers’ Turf Open Conference at the Paco Arena on Friday.
Vince Mangulabnan debuted for the Cotabato Spikers with 13 excellent sets as he helped anchored the team’s romp for a share of second with the D’Navigators Iloilo behind the Cignal HD Spikers (7-0).
Jau Umandal once again topscored for Cotabato with 17 points on 14 attacks, two blocks and an ace while coming away with 12 excellent receptions and eight excellent digs. Madz Gampong chipped in 12 markers.
“Hindi ko yata team ‘yan kapag konti ang error,” said Cotabato head coach Odjie Mamon in jest as his wards made 29 errors in the contest. “I’m just letting them explore so under control naman, maganda yung galaw so we’re happy.”
“We hope to get better with Vince (Mangulabnan). At yung service target naming at consistency sa service na lang siguro yung kailangan pang ma-improve,” he added.
The Cotabato Spikers actually need to dish out their best as they face the Cignal HD Spikers tomorrow.
The AJAA Spikers, who drew 10 points from Ridz Muhali and a combined 15-point output from Kim Malabunga and Hero Austria, fell to their second consecutive loss and slipped to 5-3.
